NHL futures free money idea

hels · 08-25-11, 01:50 PM

Pens don't know when/if Crosby will return. Flyers traded away 2 of their top players in Carter and Richards. Wouldn't be a bad idea to fade these 2 teams.

I honestly don't like these type of bets as so much can happen as it's still only the offseason. I think the best way to do this is pick the 2 teams you think are serious contenders and only pick one outcome.

malmstrom89 · 08-25-11, 04:30 PM

The La Kings are a great future bets to win it all this year (coming from a Canucks fan). They finally have imo everything they need to go the distance. The additions of Richards and Gagne, along with Kopi, 4 solid D-men and a underrated goalie they could easily do it. I say Nucks/Kings west conf finals. Caps/Lightning east conf finals. those are my prediction with a capd/kings stanley cup finals! Goodluck to all, can't wait for this season!

Tom Jane · 08-25-11, 05:41 PM

A Flyers fan, and I like the depth they've put together and the massive improvement in goal. Biggest worry is Pronger and Timonen's age and nagging injuries. JVR is due for a breakout after those playoffs. Also, if I had to guess, Sidney plays this year. Plus, following Malkin's rehab training, he looks to be a beast this year. Getting a lot of confidence back in the leg and you can tell that he was hesitant early in the training, but skates great now. I think Pens and Flyers are in no trouble.

If I had to pick now, I like Kings/Nucks & Flyers/Lightning in the conf finals and Kings/Lightning in the finals. Lightning mainly depends on how well Rollie the Goalie lasts. Keep waiting for him to peter out, but he's remained solid. If Lightning and Flyers don't perform up to snuff, I like the Bruins.

But yeah, there's still a tonne that can happen.